Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced extra stoppages for several festival special trains at Berhampur (Brahmapur) Railway Station to facilitate smoother travel during the ongoing festive season.

Passengers on the Ernakulam-Barauni, Barauni-Ernakulam, Podanur-Barauni, and Barauni-Podanur express special services are advised to take note of the revised timings. The trains will stop at Berhampur for five-minute intervals on specified dates, ensuring better access for commuters in southern Odisha.

The announcement comes as part of a larger effort by Indian Railways to manage heightened passenger traffic during the festive period. Earlier this month, ECoR deployed 367 special trains, with 76 of these services a...